Saturday, April 10, 2010

Encaustic "Abtract Eggs", 2 of 12...

Today I spent the day in my new Encaustic studio, here in Topsham, Maine. I have been studying birds, eggs and nests ever since I can remember. They are very interesting. So many shapes, colors sizes, habits and habitats. Oh I love that birdie world! The colors of the eggs happen to be my favorite color palette, mostly muted greens, buffs and blues with many flecks and fields of browns, ecru, white and creme. In studying eggs under a magnifying glass the spots became abstract, the edges defined, becoming a series of edges and shapes.

This piece is what I envisioned. Today I finished 2 of the 12 panels, now it is off to the art store for 10 more substrates!"Abstract Eggs" is 12 separate 12"x12" paintings. They will be connected to form 1 large piece.BeesWax+Damar Resin = Encaustic Medium, add the color pigments and then the magic happens. This is an interesting medium to work with, using a heat gun and hot beeswax creates an artistic environment that is filled with experiments and happy accidents. The challenge of Encaustic is the more you learn, the more you just don't know. Love It.

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kdb-Karen Dominguez Artist Statement

I am passionate about nature and all of the gifts the natural world has to offer. I believe the gift of the great outdoors needs to be documented, in Paintings, Photographs and Words. My personal goal is to lure people through ART & the written word to fall in love with our natural world. The Oceans, Marshes, Woods, Plains, Mountains and the Edge of the Sea in Maine are amazing.

Wilderland.Maine is my contribution and a vehicle to get folks to fall in love and steward this special spot in the world. Brushes, Notebooks and a Camera are my tools, taking me where I need to go. Step by step, day by day, into Wilderland.Maine.

A magical place indeed.

"Working in my studio and creating pieces of ART to put out into the world is a divine joy to me, always. I feel honored and humbled that my Birdies, Birches, Estuaries, Big Skies, Dune Grasses, Shells and Botanical Abstractions are being enjoyed by folks everyday, in their homes and offices. It is an honor to be able to create pieces that resonate with other gentle Nature Lovers. I am inspired by the natural world, the shapes, patterns, colors and form have been making their way into my artwork since I was a child. Over the years I have explored many different mediums in my artistic endeavors. I love Painting with Acrylic and Encaustic. It seems that Encaustic medium has emerged as one of my favorite mediums. Walking in the garden, along the rocky coast, or exploring a bird filled island, these are the magic moments that feed my imagination and my work. Studying nature and creating a visual narrative is the magic that fills my dream world, day and night."

"Curating an ART Exhibit is an alchemy of Art, Beauty and Energy.", says kdb. She has a background in Design, Photography and is an Encaustic Artist. She is the Curator for The Chocolate Church Performing Arts Center, ART Gallery Annex. She now is Curating at a few Restaurants, handling the Exhibits, Hangings and Marketing for these shows and is enjoying every moment. Log onto www.kdbcurator.com to check out the newest ART Exhibits.All living things matter, Eco-systems, Birdies, Wildlife, Insects, Plants, flowers and YOU. kdb ART is inspired every day by all that our natural world has to offer. Thank you for being interested in the great outdoors and all of the magic it has to offer.